29117 ZIP Code — Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29117 is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.
About ZIP code 29117
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
555
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29117 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29117
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Orangeburg | Acceptable |
| Orangeburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29115 Orangeburg (1.7 mi)
29118 Orangeburg (5.6 mi)
29039 Cordova (7.4 mi)
29133 Rowesville (8.9 mi)
29038 Cope (12.1 mi)
29030 Cameron (13.2 mi)
29107 Neeses (14.8 mi)
29047 Elloree (15.8 mi)
29135 Saint Matthews (15.9 mi)
29018 Bowman (16.8 mi)
29113 Norway (16.9 mi)
29112 North (17.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 555 |
| Population density | 5,550 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4984 |
| Longitude | -80.8481 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 803 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
555
Population
5,550
People per sq mi
20.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$7,671
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
39.5%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
184
15–19
58
236
20–24
74
2
25–34
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 555 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
75.4%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 423 | 75.4% |
| White | 85 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
100.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 555 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
28.1%
Retail trade
24.8%
Other services
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 32.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.8% |
| Government | 2.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 42.4% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 43.9% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 16.1% |
| High cholesterol | 9.5% |
| Diabetes | 2.2% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| Arthritis | 4.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.7% |
| Cancer | 0.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 21.2% |
| Poor physical health | 5.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.9% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 1.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.9% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 19.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 555 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 526 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 526 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 293 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 29 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 14 | 2.5% |
| Italian | 10 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 9 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 5 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29117
What city is ZIP code 29117 in?
ZIP code 29117 is primarily assigned to Orangeburg, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29117 in?
ZIP code 29117 falls within Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29117?
ZIP code 29117 has an estimated population of 555 residents, with a density of 5,663 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 29117 in?
ZIP code 29117 observes the EST timezone.